Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner Programs
Make a Lasting Impact
- 3 Flexible Online Program Tracks
SMU offers flexible and comprehensive curriculum you need to succeed.
- 100 + Years of Expertise
Learn from experienced professionals who are leaders in psychiatric mental health nursing.
- 86% of Employers Favor Our Graduates
SMU is ranked #1 in California for post-grad jobs.
- Scholarships Available
Earn up to $10,000 toward your MSN program or $30,000 for your DNP program. Connect with an admission counselor to learn more.
- Fully Online
Earn your degree 100% online with the flexibility to study on your schedule.
Discover How SMU Can Help
You Advance Your Career
At Samuel Merritt University, we understand that mental health is at the
forefront of global healthcare needs. Our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner Program is designed to empower nursing professionals like you
to become leaders in this critical field.

Specialized Tracks

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Format
Online with two 3-day on-campus residencies
Duration
Full-Time: 18 months (5 semesters)
Part-Time: 24 months (7 semesters)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Format
Online
Duration
3 Years (9 Semesters)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Format
Online
Duration
20 Months (5 Semesters)

Good clinical sites, great faculty support and involvement in the profession has been a great influence on the students.
Rebekah Chung
DNP-A ‘26

Our Campuses

Samuel Merritt University offers undergraduate, graduate,
doctoral, and nursing certificate programs at three
campuses in Northern California and online.
Oakland
3100 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, California 94609
800.607.6377
Sacramento
2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 360
Sacramento, California 95833
800.607.6377
Fresno
1791 E. Fir Ave.
Fresno, California 93720
800.607.6377
San Francisco Peninsula
1720 South Amphlett Blvd.
Suite 300
San Mateo, California 94402
800.607.6377
Our Campuses

Samuel Merritt University offers undergraduate, graduate,
doctoral, and nursing certificate programs at three
campuses in Northern California and online.
Oakland
3100 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, California 94609
800.607.6377
Sacramento
2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 360
Sacramento, California 95833
800.607.6377
Fresno
1791 E. Fir Ave.
Fresno, California 93720
800.607.6377
San Francisco Peninsula
1720 South Amphlett Blvd.
Suite 300
San Mateo, California 94402
800.607.6377
